Novel dual grip strap apparatuses

Abstract

Novel grip strap apparatuses capable of increasing the amount of weight a user can manipulate, while at the same time being constructed in such a manner as to prevent irritation to the hands and decrease sweat accumulation. In preferred embodiments, the grip strap apparatus comprises a wrist wrap which is made from closed cell rubber material and a dual grip strap. The dual grip strap may be two sided in nature, and comprise a first side made from a closed cell rubber material and a second side made from a natural or synthetic cloth material. In other embodiments, the dual grip strap may comprise a natural or synthetic cloth adjustment strap configured to secure the wrist wrap around the wrist and/or forearm of a user.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An apparatus for improving the grip of a user when engaging objects in a lifting motion, the apparatus comprising:
 a. a wrist wrap configured to wrap around a lower forearm and wrist of a user;   b. an adjustment strap configured to secure the wrist wrap to the lower forearm and wrist of the user; and   c. an elongate grip strap secured to the apparatus, said grip strap comprising a first side constructed from a first material suitable for contacting a hand of the user and a second side constructed from a second material suitable for contacting the objects being lifted.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the wrist wrap consists essentially of a material constructed from closed cell rubber. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the first material comprises closed cell rubber. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the second material comprises cloth. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4  wherein the second material further comprises cloth webbing. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the adjustment strap comprises an attachment means. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6  wherein the attachment means is a hook and loop style fastener. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the wrist wrap contains a grommet configured to accept portions of the adjustment strap. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein the first material comprises closed cell rubber. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9  wherein the second material comprises cloth. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein the second material further comprises cloth webbing. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11  wherein the adjustment strap comprises an attachment means. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 12  wherein the attachment means is a hook and loop style fastener. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 13  wherein the wrist wrap contains a grommet configured to accept portions of the adjustment strap. 
     
     
         15 . A system for increasing the grip of a user when lifting of objects such as dumbbells and weight bars; the system comprising:
 a. placing a wrist wrap around the lower forearm and wrist of a user;   b. wrapping an adjustment strap around the wrist wrap and lower forearm of the user;   c. securing the adjustment strap and the wrist wrap to the user using an attachment means;   d. wrapping a distal portion of an elongate grip strap secured to the wrist strap around a portion of the object so that a second side of the grip strap is contacting the object;   e. placing a first side of the elongate grip strap against the palm of the user; and   f. lifting the object in a lifting motion until a desired lifting motion is completed.   
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15  wherein the first side of the elongate grip strap contains a first material consisting essentially of closed cell rubber. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16  wherein the second side of the elongate grip strap contains a second material consisting essentially of cloth webbing. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 17  wherein the wrist wrap contains a wrist contacting surface material the wrist contacting surface material consisting essentially of closed cell rubber. 
     
     
         19 . The system of apparatus of  claim 18  wherein the attachment means is a hook and loop style fastener. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 19  wherein the wrist wrap contains a grommet configured to accept portions of the adjustment strap.